Lucy Aldridge
Policy Co-Ordinator
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Lucy joined the British Geriatrics Society as Policy Co-Ordinator in September 2023. She has a passion for issues affecting older age, having written her MRes dissertation on understandings of older age and her BA thesis on the importance of voluntary organisations in supporting an ageing population. She has also completed research for Age UK Mid Devon exploring digital inclusion in the county. Previously, she worked for Cancer Research UK supporting the development of research partnerships.
Area of responsibility
Lucy supports BGS's work to influence government and NHS policy on older people's healthcare, including monitoring the political and policy landscape, responding to government consultations, and supporting the development of policy positions. Lucy tweets @LucyAldridge96.
Email: l [dot] aldridge [at] bgs [dot] org [dot] uk